When you’re running continuous lighting along coves, shelves, or façade edges, MK Illumination LED tape becomes the go-to. These are ultra-thin flexible strips rated for SELV (often 24 V or 36 V low-voltage) and built to operate in ambient conditions from –20 °C to +45 °C. For instance, the “LED Strip Lite® 40” model uses a flexible PVC construction and is extendable and connectable.
In practice: design engineers check LED pitch (e.g., 40 LEDs per metre), luminous flux (around 620 lm/m in that model) and link-length limits before voltage drop becomes visible. Many installers choose MK tape because the accessories (mounting clips, end-caps, raceway compatibility) are fully developed and minimise on-site custom work.
For applications where segments must be individually serviceable (e.g., retail displays, suspended ceilings), MK Illumination LED modules are ideal. These modules are often prewired, have defined lengths, and allow quick replacement of faulty units without rewiring the entire run.
From experience: procurement teams compare module length (0.2 m, 0.5 m etc), connection type (push-fit, screw terminal), ingress protection (IP65/67) and compatibility with control systems (DMX, 0-10 V) when the modules carry dynamic lighting.
Because MK Illumination’s global portfolio emphasises large-scale public-space installations, their modules also come with clear documentation and global serviceability.
The aluminium profile systems from MK Illumination turn a flexible strip or module from “light string” into “architectural fixture”. They manage heat, provide mounting surfaces, integrate diffusers, and deliver consistent appearance.
Technical criteria: profile width (e.g., 12 mm, 18 mm, 30 mm), anodised vs raw aluminium finish (for durability and aesthetics), diffuser type (clear, opal) affecting beam angle and glare. Good practice: choose a profile whose thermal path keeps the LED junction temperature < 70 °C at full load rather than rely purely on the tape’s spec.
In many large installations the use of MK Illumination aluminium profiles reduces maintenance by improving thermal stability and protecting the strip from mechanical damage. Contractor feedback: easier to re-terminate in the field and to maintain visual consistency season after season.
The category “MK LED lighting accessories” covers the critical but often overlooked parts: power supplies (constant voltage or constant current), connectors (IP-rated male/female), mounting brackets, end-caps, adaptors. Without the right accessories, even top-quality tape or profiles fail prematurely.
Specifiers must check: driver rating (e.g., 24 V DC 100 W), IP rating of connectors (IP67 for outdoor), certification (EN 60598, EN 61347). Field experience shows that mismatched drivers (voltage too high or ripple too large) are a leading cause of colour shift or premature LED failure.
In larger project contexts (shopping malls, outdoor façades) the ability to order LK connectors, spare modules and replacement drivers from the same manufacturer (MK Illumination) simplifies supply chain and reduces downtime.
From installer experience:
Bank of Lamps supplies the entire MK Illumination LED Strips, Modules, Profiles & Accessories range across Europe. We hold stock in our Latvian hub, provide shipment across the Baltics and EU, and support project bidders, system integrators and OEM contractors with full documentation, batch tracing and logistics.